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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedThorlacius L, Ingram JR, Villumsen B
A core domain set for hidradenitis suppurativa trial outcomes: an international Delphi process.
This article describes the outcome of six stakeholder groups participating in a Delphi process to create a core outcomes set (COS) for hidradenitis suppurative (HS) research. Five anonymous e-Delphi rounds and four face-to-face consensus meetings were conducted. A total of 41 patients and 52 healthcare professionals (HCPs) from 19 countries and 4 continents participated. The consensus adopted included five domains were approved: disease course, physical signs, HS-specific quality of life, pain, and global assessments.
AHRQ-funded; HS024585.
Citation: Thorlacius L, Ingram JR, Villumsen B .
A core domain set for hidradenitis suppurativa trial outcomes: an international Delphi process.
Br J Dermatol 2018 Sep;179(3):642-50. doi: 10.1111/bjd.16672..
Keywords: Skin Conditions, Health Services Research (HSR), Research Methodologies, Quality of Life
Wu S, Leff B
Frailty measurement and its contribution to clinical care and health services: a commentary.
Frailty is associated with poorer quality of life and higher healthcare utilization and spending. Despite its importance, no clear consensus exists on the definition of frailty. The recent IJHPR article by Buch et al. significantly contributes to the advancement of Israel's understanding of frailty by estimating for the first time the prevalence of frailty in the country. This commentary discusses the context of past and current advancements in measuring frailty and discusses how frailty measurement can contribute to both clinical care and the organization of health services to care for frail older adults in Israel and other developed countries.
AHRQ-funded; HS000029.
Citation: Wu S, Leff B .
Frailty measurement and its contribution to clinical care and health services: a commentary.
Isr J Health Policy Res 2018 May 23;7(1):27. doi: 10.1186/s13584-018-0225-0.
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Keywords: Elderly, Health Services Research (HSR), Quality of Life